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The City of Carrollton is located in the Metrocrest region of the northern portion of the Dallas metropolitan area. The city lies 14 miles to the north of Dallas. While most of Carrollton real estate lies in Collin County, portions of the city extend into Denton County to the northwest and Dallas County to the south.
Carrollton is one of the fastest growing cities in North Central Texas and the ninth largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Such factors as excellent schools, low crime, dedicated open space areas and convenient services contribute to the city's awarding-winning lifestyle. The city has also received accolades for its sports complexes, libraries and community events.
Carrollton - Metrocrest
Carrollton, Addison and Farmers Branch collectively form the Metrocrest area. The name refers to the location of the communities which sit geographically on the crest of the Dallas metropolitan area and borders Dallas, Irving, Grapevine, Lewisville, The Colony, Plano and Coppell. Collectively, the Metrocrest region encompasses more than 51 square miles, with nearly 2,000 acres of parks, and numerous lakes. The cities boast shopping centers, restaurants, cultural and entertainment centers. With its strong manufacturing (over 258 manufacturers), retail and service-related industries, opportunities to work close to home makes the Metrocrest an ideal location to live and raise a family. 85% of the Carrollton workforce works within the Metrocrest area.
While each city retains its own individuality and government, they work as a whole and in unison via the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce. There is power in numbers and these cities are successfully combining two principles: the power of one and strength in numbers to continually increase the quality of life and the economic growth for the area. All this combined makes Carrollton real estate a great find.
Education in Carrollton
The Carrollton school system is served by three separate school districts. The majority of students attend the Carrollton - Farmers Branch Independent School District. The Dallas Independent School District serves a small portion of south Carrollton. The Lewisville Independent School District serves the north portion of Carrollton. Each district is committed to school/business partnerships with an emphasis on professional pathways, a public/private sponsored program to assist employers by offering the necessary training for students in their transition from school to work.
Centrally located, Carrollton real estate is within 30 minutes of most colleges and universities in the Dallas area. Education is also a focal point for business in Carrollton. Through the State of Texas Skill Development Fund, opportunities are offered to access funding for customized workforce training.
Fun Things to See and Do in Carrollton
Carrollton real estate is comprised of over 1,230 acres of developed park land, the highest dedicated acreage in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. These open spaces offer playgrounds, picnicking, fishing, playing fields and tennis courts as well as hiking and biking trails. The city offers two recreational centers, two swimming facilities and an amphitheater.
Carrollton golf clubs are a mainstay. The Indian Creek Golf Course in Carrollton is rated among the top 15 municipal golf courses in the state of Texas. Within the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area, there are more than 50 lakes and over 100 public and private golf courses all within a 100 mile radius of the city.
Cultural and art opportunities abound in the Dallas area as well as within the city limits. The Dallas Arts District is the largest downtown arts center in the nation. Shopping is world-class and conveniently located to all neighborhoods, with 25 major shopping malls and 30 antique districts. |
Carrollton Demographics
Population: 125,595
Median Household Income: $63,120
Median Home Value: $160,500
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